Swallowtail caterpillars
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Swallowtail caterpillars?
Large, colorful caterpillars (green, black, yellow stripes) strip the dill leaves bare in a matter of days.
How to treat Swallowtail caterpillars
Do not kill them, as they turn into beautiful beneficial butterflies. Relocate them to a sacrifice plant if necessary.
How to prevent Swallowtail caterpillars
Plant extra dill specifically to support these butterflies, or use a physical net if you are growing strictly for harvest.
Crops commonly affected
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